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Hoisington, KS

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Population
2,598
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,843 ft
Median Home Value
$95,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$965/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,277
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Hoisington

Hoisington got its start as a bustling railroad stop on the central Kansas prairie, and that grounded, hardworking feel is still easy to find today. The town is best known as the gateway to Cheyenne Bottoms, a massive wetland preserve that brings birdwatchers, hunters, and outdoor lovers right to its backyard. With strong ties to local agriculture, quiet residential streets, and a close-knit community that rallied together after a historic tornado in 2001, Hoisington has a steady, welcoming charm for newcomers looking for classic small-town Kansas living.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+99.3rating

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